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How to Take Calcitriol and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended initial dose is 1 mcg (0.02 mcg/kg) to 2 mcg administered three times weekly, approximately every other day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with vitamin D toxicity and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Calcitriol

This medication is a synthetic vitamin D analog, prescribed for hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Calcitriol

India :


International :


Rocaltrol
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